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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is best viewed as a super‑midsize business jet optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental missions. It typically carries about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout and offers an advertised range around 4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to North America coast‑to‑coast and many North Atlantic pairings with favorable conditions. The Dassault Falcon 6X moves into the large‑cabin, long‑range category, emphasizing a wider, taller cabin and higher cruise comfort. Typical configurations seat roughly 12–16 passengers, and its published range is about 5,500 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop city pairs and more payload flexibility over distance. The Gulfstream G500 is also a large‑cabin long‑range jet, often positioned as a direct alternative to the 6X with a strong focus on speed and high‑altitude performance. It commonly seats about 12–16 passengers and offers an advertised range around 5,300 nautical miles. Overall, the 2000LXS prioritizes value and mission efficiency, while the 6X and G500 compete in the larger, longer‑leg segment.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.74$ 9.00
Min Crew224
Total Seats121712
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXS6XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)415555005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats101619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1825030650
Standard Cabin Seats101410
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,845$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$49,500,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesYes
Total Seats121712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101619
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats101410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)7000500010000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)70001400015144
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.484.391.2
Wingspan (ft)70.285.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)26.240.441.5
Overall Height (ft)23.224.525.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.127.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131140230